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Tired of the same old boring box of chocolates and dinner for two for Valentines’ Day? Here are a few exciting and fun things couples can do to make this Valentine’s Day a very special day.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents the Lovers Jazz Fest

Music Hall at Fair ParkFebruary 10, 7:30pm

This special musical event is a perfect for Valentine’s celebration for anyone who just loves great jazz music. Head down to the Music Hall for a special show featuring Jazz Superstars Althea Rene, Jonathan Fritzen, Javier Colon & Jeanette Harris.For more information, visit www.bishopartstheatre.org.

Valentine’s Day Massacre

Moxley Manor, Bedford, TXFebruary 14 – 16, 8pm to 10pm

Introducing a different and darker side to love, Moxley Manor will be presenting a three-day haunted house. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discount tickets so this is a great option for a group of friends.

There have been many stories about the haunted Moxley Manor and the actual mansion has remained uninhabited for many years due to the stories of jealousy, lies, and murder. If the typical Valentine’s Day plans are not what you’re looking for, the haunted Valentine’s Day massacre may be a great alternative choice.

A portion of the proceeds from the events from this year will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Moxley Manor is an indoor attraction so tickets will be valid rain or shine. For more information, visit www.moxleymanor.com or call(682) 231-1313.

The Cowtown Marathon

February 24-25

The Cowtown Marathon is celebrating its 40th year as it welcomes the world to Fort Worth. The Cowtown offers a race distance for everyone, including the Cook Children’s 5K, Adults 5K and 10K on Saturday and the Ultra Marathon presented by Miller Lite, Marathon, and Half Marathon on Sunday. The entire family can participate either as a runner or a spectator cheering along the route. Ambitious runners can take The Cowtown Challenge and run a race both days.

The Cowtown Marathon is a nonprofit organization promoting health and fitness in the community. By running the Cowtown, runners are supporting C.A.L.F. (Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness) Program, which provides training and education to students regarding health and nutrition. To register online, donate to C.A.L.F., or get additional information, visit cowtownmarathon.org.

Valentine Cruise

Silver Lake Marina Grapevine, TXFebruary 9 – 11 & 13 – 17, 6pm – 11pm

Arispop invites you to eat, dance, and laugh in the romantic moonlit atmosphere of beautiful Lake Grapevine on their 6th annual Valentine’s Cruise. Sail aboard the Tejas on this 2 hr Valentine’s cruise which includes a table for each couple, 3 – course plated dinner, live music, and a comedy performance. For more information visit www.valentinescruisedfw.com or call (972) 514-4319.

2018 Cliburn Festival: the Music of Russia

February 22–25The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Sixty years ago, a 23-year-old Texan went to Moscow at the height of the Cold War and came back an American hero and an international icon. The impact of Van Cliburn’s victory at the First International Tchaikovsky Competition cannot be overstated; he disregarded boundaries and brought the world together through excellent music and his signature warmth. But at the heart of this accomplishment was Van’s deep, abiding love of and connection to the music of Russia.

The festival marks the 60th Anniversary of Van Cliburn’s historic International Tchaikovsky Competition victory and will celebrate Russian music through a series of concerts that will explore the different facets of its character. Performers will include three Cliburn laureates, each of whom hail from Russia—Alexander Kobrin (2005 gold medalist), Yury Favorin (2017 finalist), and Georgy Tchaidze (2017 finalist)—to serve as artists-in-residence and help explore the masterpieces of their homeland. The Rolston String Quartet also joins them in this adventure. For more information, visit www.cliburn.org.

Addison Oktoberfest

September 19-22

An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest, this event features almost 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. Addison Oktoberfest coincides with the opening of the 16-day festival in Munich, Germany.

The original celebration began on October 10, 1810, to celebrate the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxon-Hildburghausen. In 1880, the festival was scheduled to start in September so the festival could enjoy more pleasant weather. Serving special “Oktoberfest” Bier along with incredible German culinary fare, the festival also includes our Marktplatz, music, and kid-friendly options like the karneval, midway games and much more.

All event vendors will now accept Cash, Major Credit Cards and Tasty Bucks at any booth location. What does this mean for event patrons? Fewer and Shorter lines! (Guests are no longer required to purchase Tasty Bucks or Festival Coupons to buy food and drinks), valid Tasty Bucks from all years will still be accepted at all Addison events, including Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town!® and Addison Oktoberfest. Note that there will be no exchanges or refunds for Tasty Bucks from previous years.